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Subject: Re: Into the Light

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Tammy

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Date Posted: 08:06:10 12/15/07 Sat
In reply to: andy 's message, "Into the Light" on 04:15:49 12/15/07 Sat

***Tears***

Andyman, you have voiced much of what I hold inside, and have never found adequate words for. This season is too commercialized for my own liking. I often wonder, and have stated a time or two, what happened to Christmas values? Why does it mean we need to put the biggest or most expensive things beneath our trees?

I was blessed with understanding the true meaning of Christmas spirit handed down to me by my grandparents *smiles*. They instilled in me, all that is good as well.

My heart aches for those that have lost loved ones, and will miss them on this day as well. For the children who have no parents, are lost, alone and afraid. For those that are homeless, not by choice, but by mere circumstances. For those that are not financially able to compete in this race for Christmas.

For me, for my kids, this is our celebration. I thought I'd share it with you. My youngest son, bless his heart, says to me, "Mommy, I don't care what Santa brings me, as long as it's a surprise." He's not greedy, nor selfish. My children when asked, "Why do we celebrate Christmas?", will answer you this, "Because it's Baby Jesus' birthday!" Then, you can ask them, "Why do we get presents?", and they will quickly say without a doubt, because Baby Jesus isn't here in person, he died, so all the kids in the world get to open a present for him." And then you ask them, what do you do on Christmas that's special or different from everyone else?", and they will say, "We buy a Christmas Cake, because it's Jesus' birthday cake. We put a candle in it and sing Happy Birthday Baby Jesus. Then we get to eat birthday cake."

You see, for many years, I've detested the commercialism of Christmas, and always longed for a Christmas in the Country, where we pick our tree, cut it, and then light a fire in the hearth, and decorate our tree together as a family.

In reality, on Christmas day, I prepare food, and we celebrate by going sliding in the snow, and having fun. We come in and make hot chocolate, make popcorn and watch movies all snuggled up together. We eat, relax and remember why we have this special day. We bond stronger as a family on this day. That is the gift that this day gives to me and my family. That is how it should be.

I refuse to rush around and buy all kinds of things, but will definitely think of something special for each one in my family. I don't rush, I don't stress, and there is always a worry that there won't be enough money, but every year, they end up with more than I thought I could afford, so I stopped worrying about it. I just let go and let God. *smiles*

Andyman, I know your heart is big, filled with so much you'd love to share, give and do in life. You are filled with so much life, that is shines outward to all that know you. I'm honored to be here, to be your friend, to know that the man inside, is about as wonderful as they come!

So you sit back, and enjoy the SPIRIT of Christmas, in any which way that brings peace to your heart. That is Christmas in my eyes.

I love ya bunches Andyman.

Happy Holidays to you and yours....

From the North Country...

Big Jug Hugs,
Tammy

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Author: andy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:27:36 12/17/07 Mon Tammers, Somehow, you explaining your Christmas here didn't surprise me at all. You're awesome! Be back full force tomorrow! Just sending out the warning! LOL hugs, andy